EP3478571B1 - Unterwasser-anhangsanordnung - Google Patents

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EP3478571B1
EP3478571B1 EP17818748.0A EP17818748A EP3478571B1 EP 3478571 B1 EP3478571 B1 EP 3478571B1 EP 17818748 A EP17818748 A EP 17818748A EP 3478571 B1 EP3478571 B1 EP 3478571B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H1/00—Propulsive elements directly acting on water
    • B63H1/30—Propulsive elements directly acting on water of non-rotary type
    • B63H1/37—Moving-wave propellers, i.e. wherein the propelling means comprise a flexible undulating structure
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/16—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces
    • B63B1/24—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type
    • B63B1/248—Shape, hydrodynamic features, construction of the foil
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/02—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement
    • B63B1/04—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with single hull
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/16—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces
    • B63B1/24—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type
    • B63B1/242—Mounting, suspension of the foils
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B1/00—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils
    • B63B1/16—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces
    • B63B1/24—Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type
    • B63B1/246—Arrangements of propulsion elements
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63H—MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING
    • B63H19/00—Marine propulsion not otherwise provided for
    • B63H19/02—Marine propulsion not otherwise provided for by using energy derived from movement of ambient water, e.g. from rolling or pitching of vessels
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02T—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION
    • Y02T70/00—Maritime or waterways transport
    • Y02T70/50—Measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to the propulsion system
    • Y02T70/5218—Less carbon-intensive fuels, e.g. natural gas, biofuels
    • Y02T70/5236—Renewable or hybrid-electric solutions

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  • the present invention relates broadly to an underwater appendage assembly of a marine vessel and relates particularly, although not exclusively, to a rudder assembly of a sailing vessel.
  • Utilizing waves to propel a vessel is an idea that stems from over two centuries ago. It is known that whalers throughout historical documents cut off the flukes of whales they had killed, as it was observed that a whale carcass propelled itself at a speed of about 1 knot due to the action of the waves (Bose and Lien, 1990). Vrooman in 1858 patented a vibrating propeller, see US 22,097 . Vrooman described a vessel with a series of elastic propelling fins or wings attached to different parts of the hull. This arrangement of fins or wings assisted in propelling the vessel on its course due to the up and down motion of the rolling seas.
  • an underwater appendage assembly of a marine vessel comprising:
  • the flapper member is at least in part constructed of a resiliently flexible material whereby pitching of the vessel effects the deflection of the resiliently flexible part of the flapper member.
  • the flapper member is in the form of a pair of fins connected to and disposed either side of the appendage, respectively. More preferably the pair of fins are in profile generally wing-shaped and integrally mounted to the appendage, the wing-shaped fins in cross-section generally parallel to the plane of the appendage being tapered in thickness. Even more preferably the pair of fins are tapered in a rearward direction along the parallel cross-section.
  • the wing-shaped pair of fins are also in cross-section generally transverse or diagonal to the plane of the appendage tapered in thickness. More preferably the pair of fins are tapered in an inward direction along the transverse or diagonal cross-section. Still more preferably the pair of fins define an intermediate space between at least part of their respective trailing edges and rearward of the appendage, the intermediate space designed to promote additional forward propulsion of the vessel.
  • the pair of fins each include an elongate rib along at least part of their outer edges. More preferably the elongate rib is in the form of a wing tip.
  • the flapper member includes a flexible coupling connected to a rigid or semi-rigid flapper blade, the flexible coupling secured rigidly to the appendage and designed to be deflected to provide the flapping action predominantly in the flapper blade. More preferably the flexible coupling is formed integral with the flapper blade.
  • the flapper member is one of a plurality of flapper members spaced vertically along the appendage.
  • a lowermost of the vertically spaced flapper members mounts at an end of the appendage to assist in providing an endplate effect.
  • the flapper member is moulded in one piece.
  • the flapper member is one of a plurality of flapper members at least partly secured to one another in a layered configuration.
  • FIG 1 there is a first embodiment of an underwater appendage assembly 10 of a marine vessel 12 in the form of a sailing vessel or yacht.
  • the underwater appendage assembly 10 is in this embodiment in the form of a rudder assembly fitted to a bow section 14 of a hull 16 of the yacht 12.
  • the bow rudder assembly 10 is in a conventional manner rotationally mounted to the hull 16 about a rudder shaft (not shown) for steerage of the yacht 12.
  • the rudder assembly 10 comprises an appendage in the form of a rudder foil 18 connected to a flapper member 20.
  • the flapper member 20 is arranged whereby movement, and more particularly pitching, of the yacht 12 induces deflection of the flapper member 20 relative to the rudder foil 18.
  • This deflection in the flapper member 20 provides an oscillating movement of said flapper member 20 in a flapping action which is substantially synchronised with movement of the yacht 12 upward and downward.
  • the flapping action of the flapper member 20 is effective in promoting forward propulsion of the yacht 12.
  • the rudder assembly 10 of the first embodiment as shown in figures 1 to 9 includes the flapper member 20 in the form of a pair of fins 22A and 22B.
  • the pair of fins 22A/B are wing-shaped resembling a whale's tail mounted integral with and disposed symmetrically either side of the rudder foil 18.
  • the rudder foil 18 is aligned in a substantially vertical orientation with the hull 16 and the pair of fins 22A/B extend in a substantially horizontal plane perpendicular to the rudder foil 18.
  • the pair of fins 22A/B extend from and are formed integral or continuous with the base of the rudder foil 18 substantially along its chord length.
  • the pair of fins 22A/B are as best shown in figures 6 and 7 of an aerofoil-type sectional shape.
  • the cross-section of figure 6 is taken generally parallel to the plane of the rudder foil 18.
  • the pair of fins 22A/B are tapered in a rearward direction along this parallel cross-section designated as 6-6.
  • the pair of fins 22A/B are also tapered in thickness in a cross-section taken generally transverse or diagonal to the plane of the rudder foil 18.
  • FIGs 8 and 9 show pitching of the yacht 12 with its bow section 14 in a downward and upward trajectory, respectively. It can be seen that the downward motion induces an upward deflection 26 of the flapper member 20 and the upward motion induces a downward deflection 28 of the flapper member 20. This upward 26 and downward 28 deflection combines to provide the flapping action which is effective in promoting forward propulsion of the yacht 12.
  • the flapper member 20 of the first embodiment is constructed of a resiliently flexible material such as a rubber, polymeric, plastics, or composite material being a combination thereof.
  • the flapper member 20 is moulded in one piece and connected integral with the rudder foil 18. This integral connection may include one or more fasteners (not shown) securing the flapper member 20 to the rudder foil 18.
  • the flapper member 20 is thus rigidly connected to the rudder foil 18.
  • Figures 10 to 17 illustrate a second embodiment of an underwater appendage assembly 100 of an associated marine vessel 12.
  • Figures 10 to 17 illustrate a second embodiment of an underwater appendage assembly 100 of an associated marine vessel 12.
  • the pair of fins 220A/B of the flapper member 200 of this second embodiment are generally rectangular in their profile shape. Otherwise the generally rectangular-shaped fins 220A/B are each:
  • the pair of fins 220A/B are increasingly deflected in a rearward and inward direction. This increased deflection is caused by a combination of the elongate rib such as 230A stiffening the outer region of the fin such as 220A, and the fin 220A being tapered in its thickness inwardly.
  • the pair of fins 220A/B define an intermediate space 250 between their opposing inward edges 270A and 270B respectively.
  • the intermediate space 250 combines with the flapping action shown in figures 16 and 17 to promote forward propulsion of the yacht 12.
  • FIGS. 18 to 24 depict a third embodiment of an underwater appendage assembly 1000 fitted to the same marine vessel 12 as the preceding embodiments, adopting the same numbering schedule or nomenclature.
  • the underwater appendage assembly 1000 departs from the preceding embodiments insofar as:
  • the flexible coupling 2900 is elongate and in transverse cross-section shaped generally rectangular.
  • the flexible coupling 2900 is connected integral with the rudder foil 1800 whereby the flapping action is in a substantially upward 2600 and downward 2800 direction as seen in figures 23 and 24 . It can be seen that the majority of the flapping action is provided by deflection of the flexible coupling 2900 without significant deflection of the fins 2200A/B.
  • the fins 2200A/B may be constructed of a semi-rigid or rigid material wherein their tapered cross-sections are provided primarily for the purpose of flow efficiency and reduced turbulence.
  • FIG. 25 shows a fourth embodiment of the underwater appendage assembly 10000 adopting the same nomenclature as the preceding embodiments.
  • the fourth embodiment is based substantially on the third embodiment having the flexible coupling 29000 but in this instance connected to a flapper member 20000 shaped substantially rectangular in profile.
  • the rectangular flapper member 20000 is again in cross-section shaped in the form of an aerofoil.
  • the flapper member 20000 is in a similar manner to the third embodiment constructed of a rigid or semi-rigid material wherein the requisite flapping action is provided via the flexible coupling 29000.
  • FIGS 26 and 27 illustrate a fifth embodiment of the underwater appendage assembly 10 of a similar configuration to the first embodiment but having a pair of flapper members 20a and 20b connected to or mounted integral with the rudder foil 18 one above the other. Because of the similarities between the first and fifth embodiments, the same reference numerals have been used for corresponding components.
  • the lower flapper member 20a is substantially identical to the first embodiment with the pair of fins 22aA and 22aB.
  • the upper flapper member 20b including its pair of fins 22bA and 22bB is connected integral with the rudder foil 18 about midway along its length.
  • the upper flapper member 20b otherwise varies in its design insofar as :
  • FIGS 28 to 30 illustrate a sixth embodiment of the underwater appendage assembly 100000 adopting the same nomenclature as the preceding embodiments.
  • the flapper member 200000 includes a flexible coupling 290000 connected rigidly with the rudder foil 180000.
  • the flexible coupling 29000 is in the form of a resiliently flexible plate constructed of a corrosion resistant material such as stainless steel.
  • the flexible coupling 290000 is fastened to both an underside of:
  • the flexible coupling 290000 permits flapping of the flapper blade 210000 under the influence of the pitching motion of the associated yacht.
  • the rudder foil 180000 includes a generally triangular-shaped cut out 330000 which provides an abutment surface 350000 which limits the upward movement of the flapper member 200000.
  • FIGS 31 and 32 illustrate a seventh embodiment of the underwater appendage assembly of a similar construction to the fourth embodiment. Because of the similarities between the fourth and seventh embodiments the same reference numerals have been used for corresponding components.
  • the underwater appendage assembly 10000 of the seventh embodiment departs from the fourth embodiment in at least the following respects:
  • FIGS 33 and 34 illustrate an eighth embodiment of an underwater appendage assembly 100000 of a similar configuration to the sixth embodiment.
  • the flapper member 200000 is constructed from a series of layered plates 20000A to 20000E fastened to one another and together mounted to a base of the rudder foil 180000.
  • the plates such as 200000A are generally triangular in their profile shape and are increasingly smaller in their profile shape from the uppermost to the lowermost 200000A to 200000E plates.
  • Each of the plates such as 200000A is constructed of a resiliently flexible material such as stainless steel so that together they provide the required flapping action in promoting propulsion of the associated marine vessel.
  • the flapper member may vary in its profile and sectional shapes provided there is a flapping action induced under the influence of pitching of the vessel.
  • the material from which the flapper member is constructed may vary where for example relatively light and flexible metals such as aluminium may be suited.
  • the flapper member may include additional design features such as channels or ridges arranged to promote flow across the flapper member improving its efficiency in propelling the associated vessel. All such variations and modifications are to be considered with the scope of the present invention the nature of which is to be determined from the foregoing description.

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  1. Unterwasser-Anhangsanordnung (10) für ein Wasserfahrzeug (12), wobei die Anordnung Folgendes umfasst:
    einen Rumpf (16) des Wasserfahrzeugs (12);
    einen Unterwasser-Anhang, der dazu ausgelegt ist, am Rumpf (16) des Wasserfahrzeugs nahe dem Bug (14) des Fahrzeugs montiert zu werden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Anhang eine Steuerruderfläche (18) ist, die um eine Rotationsachse am Rumpf montiert ist; und
    ein Schlagelement (20), das mit der Steuerruderfläche (18) in einer im Wesentlichen horizontalen Ebene verbunden ist, die im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Steuerruderfläche ist, wobei das Schlagelement (20) so angeordnet ist, dass eine Bewegung des Wasserfahrzeugs in einem schlagenden Vorgang eine Auslenkung des Schlagelements relativ zur Steuerruderfläche hervorruft, die den Vortrieb des Wasserfahrzeugs wirksam fördert.
  2. Unterwasser-Anhangsanordnung nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Schlagelement mindestens teilweise aus einem elastisch flexiblen Material hergestellt ist, wobei das Stampfen des Fahrzeugs die Auslenkung des elastisch flexiblen Teils des Schlagelements bewirkt.
  3. Unterwasser-Anhangsanordnung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das Schlagelement in Form eines Paares von Finnen vorliegt, das mit beiden Seiten des Anhangs verbunden ist und jeweils an ihnen angeordnet ist.
  4. Unterwasser-Anhangsanordnung nach Anspruch 3, wobei das Paar von Finnen im Profil im Allgemeinen flügelförmig und einstückig am Anhang montiert ist, wobei die flügelförmigen Finnen im Querschnitt im Allgemeinen parallel zur Ebene des Anhangs in ihrer Dicke verjüngt sind.
  5. Unterwasser-Anhangsanordnung nach Anspruch 4, wobei das Paar von Finnen entlang des parallelen Querschnitts in einer Rückwärtsrichtung verjüngt ist.
  6. Unterwasser-Anhangsanordnung nach Anspruch 4 oder 5, wobei das flügelförmige Paar von Finnen auch im Querschnitt im Allgemeinen quer oder diagonal zur Ebene des Anhangs in der Dicke verjüngt ist.
  7. Unterwasser-Anhangsanordnung nach Anspruch 6, wobei das Paar von Finnen in einer Einwärtsrichtung entlang des queren oder diagonalen Querschnitts verjüngt ist.
  8. Unterwasser-Anhangsanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 7, wobei das Paar von Finnen einen Zwischenraum zwischen mindestens einem Teil ihrer jeweiligen Abströmkanten und hinter dem Anhang definiert, wobei der Zwischenraum so gestaltet ist, dass er einen zusätzlichen Vortrieb des Fahrzeugs fördert.
  9. Unterwasser-Anhangsanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 8, wobei das Paar von Finnen jeweils eine längliche Rippe entlang mindestens eines Teils ihrer Außenkanten aufweist.
  10. Unterwasser-Anhangsanordnung nach Anspruch 9, wobei die längliche Rippe die Form einer Flügelspitze hat.
  11. Unterwasser-Anhangsanordnung nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Schlagelement eine flexible Kopplung beinhaltet, die mit einem starren oder halbstarren Schlagblatt verbunden ist, wobei die flexible Kopplung starr an dem Anhang befestigt ist und so gestaltet ist, dass sie ausgelenkt wird, um den schlagenden Vorgang vorwiegend in dem Schlagblatt bereitzustellen.
  12. Unterwasser-Anhangsanordnung nach Anspruch 11, wobei die flexible Kopplung einstückig mit dem Schlagblatt ausgebildet ist.
  13. Unterwasser-Anhangsanordnung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das Schlagelement eines aus einer Vielzahl von Schlagelementen ist, die entlang des Anhangs vertikal beabstandet sind.
  14. Unterwasser-Anhangsanordnung nach Anspruch 1, wobei ein unterstes der vertikal beabstandeten Schlagelemente an einem Ende des Anhangs montiert ist, um das Bereitstellen eines Endplatteneffekts zu unterstützen.
  15. Unterwasser-Anhangsanordnung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das Schlagelement in einem Stück geformt ist.
  16. Unterwasser-Anhangsanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 14, wobei das Schlagelement eines aus einer Vielzahl von Schlagelementen ist, die mindestens teilweise in einer geschichteten Konfiguration aneinander befestigt sind.
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